Vocabulary Quiz: Advanced Words and Definitions
10 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of 'platitude'?

  • A statement that is full of meaning and depth
  • A highly significant statement
  • A statement that has been repeated so often that it is meaningless (correct)
  • A statement that is clear and concise

    • Which term means 'unclear and seems to have two opposing meanings'?

  • Equivocal (correct)
  • Perturb
  • Circumlocution
  • Inquisitive

    • What does 'demur' mean?

  • To eagerly accept a proposal
  • To refuse to do something (correct)
  • To be curious in an annoying way
  • To make someone anxious

    • Which term refers to 'existing as a basic or natural part of something'?

    <p>Inherent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'refute' something?

    <p>To prove that a person or statement is wrong or false</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to wordiness and an attempt to be vague?

    <p>Circumlocution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'dubious' as used in the text?

    <p>Not able to be trusted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms means 'to make someone anxious'?

    <p>Perturb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'mundane' as used in the text?

    <p>Very ordinary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to 'a false belief'?

    <p>Fallacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser